Mississippi Young CPA Network

08/22/2025

04/24/2025

Shout out to the Young CPAs Committees, which planned the Young CPA Social and Conference. The Belhaven Town Center was a great venue for the social. The next day they had the opportunity to hear from speakers about various areas that impact young CPAs: Michael K. Jordan (Belhaven University ), Charles Haynes (Mississippi Highway Patrol), Ralph Reed (First Resource Capital), Aaron Beam (Aaron Beam Speaks), and Kimberly Williams (Medical Mgt Services). Thank you to the sponsors: Community Foundation for Mississippi, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, BMSS Advisors & CPAs, First Resource Capital, and NOLA Lending Group.

11/15/2024

The Southern Miss School of Accountancy welcomed our Advisory Board members to campus on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. We enjoyed hosting everyone for our fall meeting and appreciate their continued support!

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11/05/2024

NEW Technology Speaker Series!

Join us for these exciting seminars led by Marc Hamilton, a new speaker who received rave reviews from attendees at our recent CPE at Sea program.

Marc brings over 30 years of expertise and insight into cutting-edge topics that impact the future of the accounting profession.

In-person attendance is encouraged as Marc will be traveling from Alabama to share his expertise with us firsthand.

Visit the link to register: https://shorturl.at/zTAQa

09/19/2024

📣Are you truly ready to pass the CPA Exam? 🤔 Have you studied enough? 📚 Are you focusing on the right material? There’s only one way to find out – give it a try! ✅

Join us for a LIVE 4-hour mock CPA Exam workshop hosted by the MSCPA and Surgent CPA Review to see if you are ready to ace the exam. 📝

This unique opportunity will allow you to experience what it is like to sit for any CPA Exam section as you immerse yourself in questions pulled from the actual CPA Exam Blueprints. Plus, you will leave the session with your own personalized ReadySCORE™ (an accurate measurement of your actual exam score) as well as a detailed report showing your areas of strength and weakness for that section.

🗓 Friday, November 15, 2024 ⏰ 12:00 PM 💵 FREE to participate, but registration is required.

Don’t go into exam day unprepared – find out if you’re ready by registering today! https://www.ms-cpa.org/education/098480ES-cpa_mock_exam/detail

09/18/2024

The MSCPA Education Foundation has awarded $50,000 in college scholarships for Fall 2024! 📚💼 Established in the early 1970s, the Foundation is committed to supporting accounting education in Mississippi, helping students achieve their dream of becoming CPAs. 👩‍💻👨‍💻

College juniors, seniors, and graduate students from 8 Mississippi institutions competed for these scholarships, submitting essays, transcripts, and resumes. 📝 Scholarships worth $3,500 each were awarded to 14 students, with an additional $1,000 going to the prestigious Hamp King Award winner! 🏆🎓

🎓 Graduate Scholarship Recipients:
• Olivia Boleware, University of Southern Mississippi
• Cameron Cox, Millsaps College
• Ryan Elizabeth Holmes, Mississippi State University
• Lauren Huffstatler, University of Mississippi
• Tamera Jackson, Jackson State University
• Maeghan Lee, Mississippi College

🎓 Undergraduate Scholarship Recipients:
• Sara Booth, Delta State University
• Bryant Buteau, Mississippi State University
• Kay-Leigh Jade Hill, Mississippi University for Women
• Anna Grace Purser, University of Southern Mississippi
• Preston Speed, Mississippi College
• Saydee Taylor, University of Mississippi
• Alexandria Williams, Jackson State University
• Brianna Wilson, Millsaps College

More information about the scholarship winners can be found in the MSCPA September 2024 Newsletter: https://www.ms-cpa.org/resources/4-current-issue

Join us in congratulating these outstanding future CPAs! 🎉👏

The University of Southern Mississippi Millsaps College Mississippi State University Ole Miss Patterson School of Accountancy The University of Mississippi - Ole Miss Jackson State University Mississippi College Delta State University Mississippi University for Women Richard C. Adkerson School of Accountancy Mississippi Young CPA Network

08/27/2024

YCPA Board members assembled over 250 packets as we gear up for the upcoming Meet the Firms events.

Students, stop by and see us and sign-up for FREE student membership:

8/29 Ole Miss
9/4 MSU
9/5 USM
9/5 MC
9/10 JSU
9/17 Millsaps

04/25/2024

🎉Thanks to everyone who joined us for the YCPA Spring Social on April 23 at the Crawdad Hole for crawfish 🦞and co****le tournament - your energy and enthusiasm made the evening unforgettable!

04/25/2024

🙌To our amazing attendees, speakers, and sponsors at the Young CPA Leadership Conference - your passion for growth and learning is truly inspiring. Here's to forging new connections, gaining insights, and building a brighter future together! 🚀
A special thank you to our sponsors: BMSS Advisors & CPAs, Harper, Rains, Knight & Company, P.A., and NOLA Lending Group, A Division of Fidelity Bank

04/25/2024

The Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA) proudly announces Phillip Chu as the recipient of the 2024 MSCPA Rising Star Award. This prestigious honor recognizes Phillip's exceptional leadership, commitment to the MSCPA, the accounting profession, and his community.

The MSCPA Rising Star Award celebrates young CPAs in Mississippi who demonstrate outstanding leadership skills and active engagement within the MSCPA and the broader community. Phillip's dedication and contributions exemplify the qualities sought in this award, making him a shining example for aspiring professionals.

Phillip's involvement with the MSCPA began in 2017 and has been consistently active since. He's held key positions such as YCPA president and board member. Additionally, he's contributed to various YCPA committees including Day of Service, Events, and Conference. Currently, Phillip plays an integral role on the MSCPA Governmental Accounting and Auditing Committee, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force, as well as the Young CPA Liaison Committee. Phillip's remarkable leadership, coupled with his unwavering commitment to both the MSCPA and his community, serve as an inspiration to all. His passion for excellence and service underscores his significant impact, making him a deserving recipient of this esteemed accolade.

Join us in congratulating Phillip Chu on this well-deserved recognition!

02/29/2024

We are at Sandestin making preparations for CONVENTION 2024 and have exciting news! NEW this year, we are introducing a PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT on Friday afternoon! Start practicing to play. Convention registration will open soon.

MSCPA Chairman Jerry Goolsby with Sandestin Tennis Director Todd Hanson live from the pickleball courts.